As the seasons change, so do our bedding needs. This means refreshing our sleep space for optimal comfort, hygiene, and enhanced mood can be essential. Swapping out our bedding with the arrival of a new season revitalises the bedroom and contributes to improved sleep quality – something we could all benefit from. Join us as we sit back and explore the importance of seasonal bedding updates, provide tips for selecting the right bedding for each season, and offer guidance on caring for and storing your off-season linens.
Understanding Seasonal Bedding Needs
Different seasons bring varying temperatures and humidity, often changing our comfort preferences. We might need to make adjustments to suit the changing conditions – like choosing thinner or more lightweight bedding during the hotter months and saving the thicker, fleece bedding for colder seasons. We might change our duvet to with the seasons and add or take away extra blankets depending on the temperature. Not only does this leave us feeling more comfortable, but there are added benefits too! Opting for thicker bedding in the colder months means you won’t need to put the heating on. Hence, it’s better for your bank balance and the planet – and if you set yourself up with the right bedding each season, you’ll find yourself sleeping better because your body temperature will be just right.
Assessing Your Current Bedding
Before setting out to refresh your bedding, assess the condition and suitability of your current bedding. Look at the fabric, thread count, and insulation levels of your sheets, blankets, and duvets to determine if they align with the coming season. Will you be warm enough, cool enough, or just at the right temperature? Is the bedding breathable and moisture-wicking? Think about how hot or cold the upcoming season is and whether your bedding is suitable – use this knowledge when deciding what to keep out, store away, and get rid of. Make sure you inspect for wear and tear during the process, too, as this is a great time to do so; rips, stains, pulls, and holes are all signs of bedding that needs to go!
Selecting the Right Bedding for Each Season
When selecting bedding for each season, choose materials that are tailored to this specific climate and temperature. Let’s consider the seasons when deciding what fits our needs at each time of year:
Spring/Summer
Long days, warmer nights… It’s best to go for crisp organic cotton or breathable bamboo sheets for summer to promote airflow and enjoy their moisture-wicking properties. This will help you stay cool and avoid that sweaty feeling during the night.
Autumn/Winter
As the year starts cooling down, look for thicker bedding: cosy flannel sheets, or doubled-up duvets. This is a great tip; having two duvets that attach to each other means you can really personalise how cosy you are at night. And during the winter months, don’t forget you still want your bedding to be breathable!
Caring for Seasonal Bedding
To ensure your seasonal bedding lasts a long time and remains at a high quality, proper care and maintenance are a must. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when it comes to washing, drying and storing your bedding, and have a look at advice for folding like this helpful guide found here. Sheets should be laid out and free from wrinkles before folding them in half, and in half again, creating a small parcel-like shape which is easy to store away in an airing cupboard or drawer.
Launder your bedding regularly, and ensure it’s stored somewhere cool and dry during the months you’re not using it; this will help avoid mould and mildew! When switching out your bedding with the turn of a new season, try airing it outside for a few hours before putting it on the bed – this will help eliminate any mustiness from being in storage for months.
Incorporating Seasonal Colours and Patterns
In addition to selecting appropriate fabrics, infusing seasonal colours and patterns into your bedding can really help improve the ambience of your bedroom. Different colours (and patterns, too!) impact our mood, so bear this in mind while choosing seasonal shades for your bedding—you don’t want anything too bright or too busy, as this can be overstimulating.
Light, airy hues like pastel blues and pink or clean whites evoke a sense of freshness in spring and summer, along with floral or nature-inspired prints. During the colder autumn and winter months you might be more drawn to darker, warmer tones to make your space look cosy. Don’t forget to accessorise, too; cushions adorned with sunshine motifs in the summer, thick, faux-fur throws in the winter…
Creating the Perfect Seasonal Bed
To create the perfect seasonal bed, layer different textures, weights, and colours to achieve both comfort and style. Start with a mattress protector to keep your mattress and/or topper in perfect condition, followed by a fitted or flat sheet – this one is down to personal preference. You’ll then want to add a duvet; the thickness and tog rating depends on the season and temperature. Add your pillows, and then pop some bedding on the duvet cover and pillowcases you’ve chosen to reflect the time of year, as per our advice above. Add extra blankets or throws in the colder months, and increase visual interest with cushions, bed skirts, decorative pillows and more. This is a great way to add some personality to the space, too.
Storage Solutions for Off-Season Bedding
When transitioning between the seasons, proper storage for your out-of-season bedding is so important – this keeps your bedding safe and helps maintain its quality. Store unused blankets, comforters, and pillows in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture. Vacuum-sealed bags mean the bedding will take up less space, protecting it from dust and pests too. Be warned that your bedding will likely be super creased when you get it back out, though! Rotate and refresh your bedding as the seasons change to ensure that each set remains in prime condition.
Switching up Your Bedding With the Seasons
Refreshing your bedding with the change of seasons is a simple yet impactful way to not only enhance your sleep health, but transform your bedroom aesthetics too. By carefully selecting, caring for, and storing seasonal bedding, you can create a comfortable sleep environment that really meets your needs throughout the year – ensuring you’re cool in the summer, and cosy in the winter. Personalise your space and embrace your creative side with accessories and colour choices, elevating your sleep experience. Upgrading your bedding throughout the year will have you sleeping soundly no matter the season!
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